Event Brief
Oct 7, 2026 at 2:11 AM ET
Most families skip Trump’s Gold Star reception
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Only one family member of the six U.S. service members killed in the March 1 Iranian drone attack on Kuwait's Port Shuaiba confirmed plans to attend Tuesday's White House reception for Gold Star families. Survivors of the attack have questioned why troops were stationed at a site lacking sufficient air defenses despite being considered a likely target.
WHO: Families of the six U.S. service members killed in the attack
WHAT: Most families of the six killed troops will not attend Trump's White House Gold Star reception.
WHEN: Oct 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C., USA
WHY: No specific reason for the families' absence was reported.
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